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Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp. butter, melted
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • ½-pound fresh broccoli
  • 1 cup carrot, julienned
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 8-ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onion in butter; set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, cook melted butter and flour, using a whisk, for 3 - 5 minutes.
  • Stir constantly and add the half and half.
  • Add the chicken stock; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.
  • Cook, over low heat, for 20 - 25 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Can be puréed in a blender but serving without blending is also very good.
  • After blending, return to heat and add cheese.
  • Stir in nutmeg.